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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.10, 25,518.46 and 8,700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.10, 25,518.46 and 8,700.09 is: 13,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.10 : 25,518.46 = 8,700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.10/25,518.46 = 8,700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.10x = 25,518.46 × 8,700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.10x = 222,012,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,012,898.66/17,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.80

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